RK Tractor reviews???

[majorwager]

S219,

You stated that the Mike Mogan You Tube videos don't interest you, but I believe Mike did cover the RK 55 enhanced HST features and e-hydro as well? Perhaps RK Guy can pinpoint the exact video episod#?

 

[RTBee]

Episode #124 is the one where he introduces the RK tractors and the arrangement with Rural King, but I couldn't find where he talked specifically about the enhanced HST features. It may have been incidentally in some of his other videos, but a quick skim thru them, I couldn't find it.

Also on another subject... There are a couple of things that I really don't like about the RK tractors. It would be great to have a nice tool box mounted somewhere (guess I could probably add one myself) and the really big one that gripes me is THERE ARE NO CUP HOLDERS in the open station tractors. Come on!

 

[majorwager]

RT,

I will leave a comment on Mike's video to ask about the HST. The other amenities you seek are a task for the Company to address for future upgrades.

 

[RTBee]

My tractor is shuttle shift, so I wasn't really listening for things in reference to HST. I've watched most of his videos. Very well done. My property is quite similar to his (tho I don't have a pond...Yet!) so I get a lot of ideas watching some of the things he gets into. I had already purchased my tractor by the time he started featuring them. I was glad they were finally getting a little exposure. When I was doing my research before buying, there were virtually no YouTube videos on the RK tractors. Great to see it grow!

 

[JLH4]

Episode #124 is the one where he introduces the RK tractors and the arrangement with Rural King, but I couldn't find where he talked specifically about the enhanced HST features. It may have been incidentally in some of his other videos, but a quick skim thru them, I couldn't find it.

Also on another subject... There are a couple of things that I really don't like about the RK tractors. It would be great to have a nice tool box mounted somewhere (guess I could probably add one myself) and the really big one that gripes me is THERE ARE NO CUP HOLDERS in the open station tractors. Come on!

I got a RK24 about a month ago and it is open station w/toolbox (small) and cup holder. I replaced the toolbox with a 30 cal. ammo box. What I wish it had is a step for us short legged people, I'm going to put a chain step on it when I get the chance.
Joe

 

[kkilli]

My RK 37 open station has a cup holder and a small toolbox.

 

[RTBee]

I got a RK24 about a month ago and it is open station w/toolbox (small) and cup holder. I replaced the toolbox with a 30 cal. ammo box. What I wish it had is a step for us short legged people, I'm going to put a chain step on it when I get the chance.
Joe

I guess maybe it's only on the RK55 that the cup holders are missing. I like the idea of an ammo box. I'll have to see if there's a good place to mount one. (right next to my cup holder... oh wait, I don't have one).

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

Episode #124 is the one where he introduces the RK tractors and the arrangement with Rural King, but I couldn't find where he talked specifically about the enhanced HST features. It may have been incidentally in some of his other videos, but a quick skim thru them, I couldn't find it.

Also on another subject... There are a couple of things that I really don't like about the RK tractors. It would be great to have a nice tool box mounted somewhere (guess I could probably add one myself) and the really big one that gripes me is THERE ARE NO CUP HOLDERS in the open station tractors. Come on!

We don’t consider things like stall guard and HST sensitivity control any big deal, been around for 15 years. Our 55 HST has all that stuff. We don’t feel putting terms like “ehydro” are us. When people come to see our tractors, they can see what comes with it. All tractors now come standard with cup holders, 12v power adapters and tool boxes.

 

[RTBee]

We don’t consider things like stall guard and HST sensitivity control any big deal, been around for 15 years. Our 55 HST has all that stuff. We don’t feel putting terms like “ehydro” are us. When people come to see our tractors, they can see what comes with it. All tractors now come standard with cup holders, 12v power adapters and tool boxes.

Well even though mine didn't come with cup holders and a tool box, I'm glad I didn't wait. I've had mine for a year now and love it. It does everything I ask of it and then some. I look for new ways to use it all the time. Great machine!

 

[majorwager]

Disappointed that ViperDriver from NC is likely choosing a kioti. The consolation is that once the member visits the RK website, that is or becomes the pricing benchmark dealers of other brands must reach.

One RK voice isn't enough when the kioti owners pounce on the OP. As stated here, RK will make their mark and they are already ahead of brands that have been operating for years in the marketplace. Also not actually owning a RK is a disadvantage when encouraging another member.

There is a large market share to be had in the economy, and the volume leaders should be mindful of their rear view mirror, as RK is positioned to keep climbing upward.

 

[Ford850]

I think RK sells more than Kioti now so the won’t need their rear view mirror.

 

[Btown]

RK needs to expand to the Northeast.

 

[ning]

RK needs to expand to the Northeast.

and to the west coast!

 

[s219]

And to the east. I swear they are missing a huge ag/rural market in southeast Virginia.

 

[RustyT]

Rear view mirror. Now that's something I wish our RK24 had. I'm sixty and just can't twist around like I could at 50.

 

[Soundguy]

I bet you could add one

 

[MossRoad]

I bet you could add one

Hindsight is 20/20.....:laughing:

 

[4tillingdirt]

I think I will wait until the reviews start coming out and we start seeing if the same issues from the TYM tractors come up on the RK tractors. You are never going to the hear the Morgans talk about what is wrong and what they don't like on the tractors

 

[Rutman]

The store In Morganton never has a RK24 on the lot.

 

[Btown]

I think I will wait until the reviews start coming out and we start seeing if the same issues from the TYM tractors come up on the RK tractors. You are never going to the hear the Morgans talk about what is wrong and what they don't like on the tractors

They are for the most part the same so they will have the same issues. Hopefully RK will continue their relationship with TYM. I think TYM’s biggest issue is their dealer network. There are some nice big dealers, but it seems most seem to be small independent and sell tractors as a side business. I have a Mahindra dealer near me, but their versions cost a lot more, with less options. Too bad Cabelas decided to sell, they opened a store near me and were selling tractors like crazy. I liked the green look. TYM red paint seemed to fade to pink look